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LF51 OPL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 61,841 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 51,376 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 51,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LF51 OPL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF51 OPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 OPL registered?

LF51 OPL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is LF51 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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